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Yankton School Board Holds Open House on Early Childhood Education Plan

Yankton School Board Holds Open House on Early Childhood Education Plan

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The Yankton School Board held a public meeting Tuesday night to talk about plans for a new early childhood education center.

Valerie Peterson with Wold Architects said a study shows rapid growth in young students in the district….

Peterson says they found all four of the elementary schools are very tight for student space….

Peterson says the district’s study group came up with a proposal….

Superintendent Wayne Kindle says the early childhood center is only the first step….

The school board will review the plans and may make a decision at their May meeting.

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